This highly gifted orators language was simple but full of divine love, much as you will. This devotion to mary was the most pure and true devotion, showed a profound love and commitment to jesus christ, and would bring about wonderful spiritual effects in the worshipper. Beloved by countless souls, this book sums up the entire christian life, revealing a way of holiness that is short, easy, secure, and perfect a way of life chosen by. Because mary remained hidden during her life she is called by the holy spirit and. True devotion to mary st patricks basilica, ottawa. Considered the greatest single book on mary ever written, this classic shows the way to jesus through mary. Librivox recording of a treatise on the true devotion to the blessed virgin by st. From the book true devotion to the blessed virgin, by montfort publications, 1980 louis marie grignion was born in the village of montfort in brittany on 31st january 1673, but spent most of his childhood at iffendic, a small town a few miles away.
True devotion to mary with preparation for total consecration. Beloved by countless souls, this book sums up the entire christian life, showing a way of holiness that is short, easy, secure, and perfecta way of life chosen by our lord himself. John paul ii, in particular, was its tireless champion, crediting true devotion with a turningpoint in his spiritual life, adopting his motto, totus tuus, from st. Catholic treasury true devotion to the blessed virgin. Montfort is considered as one of the early writers in the field of mariology. Montfort is known for his particular devotion to the blessed virgin mary and the practice of consistently. We trust it will be a useful tool for scholars as well as for all who are interested in fr. The first and only english translation of one of the best marian. The true devotion to the blessed virgin by saint louis. True devotion to the blessed virgin montfort missionaries. It sums up the entire christian life and provides the. It was through the blessed virgin mary that jesus came into the world, and it is also through her that he must reign in the world with this uncompromising declaration, st. They are listed in the order in which they appear in god alone.
Reveals the secrets behind his total consecration to jesus through mary. He was known in his time as a preacher and was made a missionary apostolic by pope clement xi. Beloved by countless souls, this book sums up the entire christian life, showing a way of holiness that is short. The first has by right been imposed absolutely on all of us, because god desires it. Tan books is a traditional catholic publisher of saints lives, liturgical and devotional works, and classic titles on dogmatic, ascetical and mystical theology. The greatest book on marian spirituality ever written, true devotion to mary continues to inspire and guide the faithful to this day. Montfort is known for his particular devotion to the blessed virgin mary and the practice of praying the rosary. Beloved by countless souls, this book sums up the entire christian life, revealing a way of holiness that is short, easy. At the age of twelve he was sent to the jesuit college of st. Sexual pleasure and lust within marriage precious jewels early christian writings. This method is below, with onsite links to all the necessary literature and prayers. His most notable works regarding marian devotions are contained in secret of the rosary and true devotion to mary. A work destined to become a classic of marian spirituality was published 160 years ago.
True devotion to the blessed virgin is one of the greatest and most celebrated books ever written about our lady. This has some of the greatest passages ever written on the mother of god. This highly gifted orators language was simple but full of divine love, much as you will find in true devotion to mary. The author of the secret of the rosary and the originator of total consecration to mary, st. Praised by popes, mystics and theologians, this profound and powerful book presents mary as the essential and infallible key to the heart of jesus. The book details what is required of us to have a true devotion to the blessed virgin mary. Louis quotes it wordforword in his true devotion to mary. Though written for children 12 and older, this is also the best biography for adults of st. The intercession of our blessed mother is especially important for our troubled times.
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